Nuclear Engineers pay in California
In California, the median pay for nuclear engineers is $82.88 an hour ($172,400 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($133,970). California ranks 2nd of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nuclear engineers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.88 | $109,990 |
| 25% of workers | $65.09 | $135,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82.88 | $172,400 |
| 75% of workers | $84.81 | $176,390 |
| 90% of workers | $99.87 | $207,740 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nuclear engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $122,500 |
| Industrial Engineers | $124,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $130,900 |
| Engineers, All Other | $130,850 |
| Electrical Engineers | $144,040 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $160,520 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $185,180 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $157,620 |
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